Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a dispatch outlining a series of tasks and solutions to accelerate export growth in 2026 amid mounting global uncertainties.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s export turnover reached US$76.39 billion in the first two months of 2026, up 18.3% year-on-year, exceeding the 15-16% growth target set by the Vietnamese Government.

VOV.VN - Trade remedy cases against Vietnamese exports are increasing as the country deepens global economic integration and maintains strong export growth.

VOV.VN - Vietnam aims to boost exports by about 8% in 2026 to roughly US$513 billion, with key industries and businesses stepping up efforts to expand markets and move up the value chain, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

VOV.VN - Transparency of origin is emerging as a key requirement for the leather and footwear sector to maintain access to demanding markets and expand export momentum, as many importing countries tighten rules on origin, sustainability and supply-chain transparency.

VOV.VN - Despite strong gains in industrial output and a surge in newly established businesses, the Vietnamese economy continues to face a paradox: exports are expanding, but the value retained at home remains low.

VOV.VN - To achieve sustainable export growth, Vietnam must boost the role of domestic private enterprises in supply chains to leverage opportunities from multinational corporations and reduce reliance on foreign direct investment (FDI ) businesses.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s crab exports are expected to maintain growth in 2026, as the United States temporarily suspends its import ban, giving exporters time to standardise compliance documentation under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).

Vietnam’s trade is poised to hit a new record this year, underscoring the country’s growing role in global market but also exposing persistent structural weaknesses that could weigh on long-term sustainability, experts said at a conference on December 16.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade will hold a seminar on December 16 to discuss ways to keep export growth high and sustainable.